Delivered in partnership with Macquarie Community College, CONNEX is an innovative program combining onsite (face-to-face), online, and workplace-based learning, leading to a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care*.
The program is a great opportunity for those who may have missed out on our 2025 Early Childhood School-Based Trainee (SBAT) program intake.
How does it work?
Duration – 12 months
Location – Maitland or Muswellbrook-based locations
Delivery – Combination of onsite (face-to-face), online, and workplace-based learning at a St Nicholas Early Education centre and/or St Nicholas OOSH service (note: students must have completed Year 10)
Hours – 3 days on-campus/workplace + 4 hours online per week
Program benefits
CONNEX students can look forward to numerous benefits that make the program stand out from other study options, including:
- Nationally accredited qualification (CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care*)
- Reputable and supportive Registered Training Organisation, Macquarie Community College
- Guaranteed work experience
- State-of-the-art training facilities
- Highly skilled and supportive Trainer and Assessors
- Showcase your skills for an employer of choice, St Nicholas
- Start working casually in early childhood immediately (ages 18+ only).
Financial assistance
We understand that investing in your education is essential, which is why we want to highlight that students of the Early Childhood CONNEX program may be eligible for subsidies under the NSW Smart and Skilled entitlement training programs. This could make the program even more accessible and affordable for you.
How to enrol
Take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career in early childhood education and care by joining the Early Childhood CONNEX program.
To secure your place, simply fill out our quick enquiry form linked below.
Information sessions
St Nicholas Pathways will be hosting information sessions for those interested in learning more about the CONNEX program.
Date – Tuesday 19 November
Sessions – 10am & 3pm
Location – St Nicholas Pathways Maitland (24 Hunter St, Maitland)
To register your attendance, follow the prompts on the page linked here.
*Training provided by Macquarie Community College (RTO ID: 90033).
NSW learners may be eligible for subsidies under NSW Smart and Skilled Entitlement training programs.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Unit/s will be delivered by an agent under a third-party arrangement.
